Darebin Memories - Oral history transcripts

Oral histories

These collections of oral histories reflect the lives of average working people living in Darebin in the 1930's, 40s and 50s. Their stories reflect their shared experiences and values. It also reflects the primarily white, Anglo-Saxon composition of Darebin during those years.

The first oral history project was undertaken in the 1980s by the Northcote Historical and Conservation Society. Much thanks goes to Arthur and Jesse Howard who took such a leading role in coordinating these interviews.

These largely centred on residents in Alphington, Fairfield and Northcote.